#police-custody-death

#police-custody-death

Neurologists are expected to soon examine whether former NFL running back Doug Martin, who died in Oakland police custody over the weekend after an alleged home break-in, suffered from a degenerative brain disease found in a growing number of professional athletes. Martin's brain is being preserved for tests to determine whether he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, authorities confirmed to this news organization on Tuesday.

The tragic death of Damon Lamarr Johnson, following a struggle with police during a mental health hold, renews urgent conversations on Portland's mobile crisis response systems.